We are live from Charlottesville this morning!!
Matt had a smashing 32nd birthday! We showered him with new shirts from GAP with breakfast along with celebratory French toast – topped with coconut butter “frosting” and sprinkles!
We also got our first snow dusting overnight. While I knew there was a chance of flurries, waking up to snow on the ground was quite exciting! It’s the most fun when you aren’t expecting it and draw back the curtains to be blasted with white. Mazen enjoyed stomping around!
After a workout and play time at the gym, we headed to the bakery for lunch to see Matt. A few of our friends joined us.
I had a salad with a sampling from the sandwich bar accompanied by a slice of Raspberry Swirl Bread. MY FAV!
We had a playmate come for Mazen that evening… aka a babysitter! They played trains for hours : )
Matt and I went to Market St. Wine Shop for their Wednesday beer tasting. Barleywines!
Beer Nerd
And birthday boy!
We love Clinton!
Then we wrapped up the big day with dinner at C&O.
We brought one of our Sonoma wines for the special occasion (and paid the corkage fee). Yummy Roth Pinot!
This bread. GAH! Like a doughy pretzel with that salt crust on top!
Matt got pick of the menu and chose a cheese plate as an appetizer. All three of these cheeses were amazing – especially the herbed goat cheese in the back!
For entrees I had the sea bass with mushrooms and root veggie puree. Pea shoots on top! Delicious.
Matt had duck, his favorite, with a sweet potato + blue cheese layer stack that was awesome.
We also ordered a side of butternut squash with crispy sage – divine!
And finally…the warm chocolate tart with peanut butter ice cream. Matt likes to say that he doesn’t really care for dessert, but he proclaimed this the best dessert he had ever had!! Good timing for his birthday ; )
Tamara Dabic says
I seriously don’t know what looks more delicious! Happy belated birthday Matt!
Linda @ The Fitty says
Happy happy belated birthday, Matt! You have a lovely lady in your life with great Taste in food and sports. 🙂
christina says
That salad looks wonderful…is that tofu on top? Happy belated birthday Matt 🙂
KathEats says
Yes!
KathEats says
Yes!
Dana | fresh simple five says
That cheese plate looks amazing! I love hearing about all the cool local restaurants/bars you guys go to. Happy birthday to Matt!
Larbs says
I might be requesting this restaurant at Easter! That sweet potato and blue cheese stack and that dessert!!!!! Happy birthday Kanz!
Kaila@HealthyHelperBlog says
What a fun celebration! I can’t get over how much Mazen is like a perfect mix of you two! He’s got your eyes and Matt’s smile!
Alex @ True Femme says
Happy late birthday to Matt! That dessert looks absolutely amazing!
Heather says
I’m visiting Charlottesville soon! What restaurants do you love best? Is C&O your favorite?? 🙂
KathEats says
C&O was great. Also love Commonwealth, Brookville, Citizen Burger, Zocalo, Whiskey Jar and Eppies! (Among others!)
Chelsea @ Designs on Dinner says
Happy Birthday, Matt! Everything looks delicious!
Alexa says
i want ALL. THAT. FOOD! lol literally all my faves. happy birthday matt!
Shel@PeachyPalate says
Happy Belated Birthday to Matt!!! The seabass and squash both look to die for!!!
Natalie @ The Ravenous Mommy says
Looks like Matt had an amazing birthday!!!
Lindsay says
Cute coat on Matt (or because he’s a grown man I should say handsome, lol) and that dessert looks CRAZY good, especially for the 39 week pregnant lady. YUM.
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
How fun!!! It sounds like he had a great birthday 🙂
Allison says
Such an improvement over the lately posts!
Andrea says
Yum! I want that bread with the salted top…and the bleu cheese sounds amazing too! I just started using bleu cheese in my salads and it’s such a nice flavour boost.
Stephanie @ Whole Health Dork says
Happy birthday to Matt! I turn the big 3-2 in a few weeks. That chocolate tart looks amazing! Right up my alley with the PB ice cream. I’d take that on my birthday.
Nicole says
Long time reader; first time commenter. Just had to say two things 1) Happy Birthday Matt!! because we’re both January babies (mine was last Saturday), and 2) THANK YOU for years of awesome posts and recommendations. For example, last month’s Bombas post…I picked up socks for everyone’s x-mas stockings…they are amazing, your discount code saved me $$, AND helped me spread some good karma 🙂
KathEats says
Thank YOU Nicole! And happy bday!
Sara says
I saved on a necklace and earring set from Bama + Ry with your coupon code AND tried Birchbox thanks to your recommendation. So thank you! Sorry to butt in, but I had to add my two cents too! Thank you!
KathEats says
Thanks Sara!
Julie says
Mazen looks cute in his winter jacket! And that dessert looks delicious!!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
That squash and the dessert both look SO darn delicious! Also, yay for beer nerds 🙂
Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says
Oh man, what a birthday dinner! Everything looks absolutely delicious, especially the dessert! 🙂
Jessica J. says
Has Matt lost weight? Regardless, he’s really looking well. He’s looking slimmer, younger, and happier in these photos. Not bad for a guy who just turned another year older. Happy birthday, Matt!
KathEats says
I don’t know about his weight, but he’s pretty happy! Thanks for the compliments!
Jeanie says
A belated happy birthday to Matt! Somehow I missed this post.
Emily @ Life on Food says
French toast sounds so good right now. What a great way to start a birthday!
Fancy says
Love that you are back to blogging this way 🙂 Happy Birthday Matt!
marcie says
Happy Birthday!!